Expand+The Master of Engineering Science in Food Engineering provides a comprehensive coverage of bioprocess and food manufacturing systems engineering. On this Masters you will develop new technical competencies in food and bioprocess engineering, learn h...

Hide-The Master of Engineering Science in Food Engineering provides a comprehensive coverage of bioprocess and food manufacturing systems engineering. On this Masters you will develop new technical competencies in food and bioprocess engineering, learn how to develop and execute a research plan and acquire skills in the application of leading edge technologies to the agri-food and biotechnology industries, including novel food processing technology, food process automation, risk assessment, computer vision for food quality and food safety. In addition:
- This Masters is delivered by a highly research intensive School, comprising a European Research Council Fellow and six Marie Curie Fellowships.
-Two Professors, Sun and O'Donnell, are in the world's top one percent of the most cited scientists in their field.

Expand+Programme structure:
The programme consists of 60 credits of modules taken in Semesters 1 and 2. The remaining 30 credits is a year-long minor thesis. At the beginning of the year you will be appointed a Supervisor for your thesis and will agree u...

Hide-Programme structure:
The programme consists of 60 credits of modules taken in Semesters 1 and 2. The remaining 30 credits is a year-long minor thesis. At the beginning of the year you will be appointed a Supervisor for your thesis and will agree upon a suitable Thesis title. Throughout the year you will be expected to meet with your supervisor to discuss progress.

Stage 1- Core
Bioprocess Engineering Principles
BSEN30010
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Quantitative Risk Assessment for Human and Animal Health
BSEN30060
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Unit Operations in Bioprocess Engineering
BSEN30230
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Life Cycle Assessment
BSEN30360
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Advanced Food Process Engineering
BSEN40020
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Thesis
BSEN40090
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Global Cold Chain Safety
BSEN40250
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Waste to Energy Processes & Technologies
BSEN40320
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Food Chain Integrity
BSEN40410
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Food Refrigeration Engineering
BSEN40440
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Research and Teaching Methods
BSEN40460

Expand+Careers
The manufacture of food and drink products is Ireland’s most important indigenous industry with a turnover approaching €24 billion. Almost 50,000 people are directly employed in the food and drink sector with a further 60,000 employed indire...

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The manufacture of food and drink products is Ireland’s most important indigenous industry with a turnover approaching €24 billion. Almost 50,000 people are directly employed in the food and drink sector with a further 60,000 employed indirectly in all regions of the country.

Excellent job prospects are available to graduates in the food, bioprocess, manufacturing and related agencies and industries in Ireland. Graduates have progressed to career opportunities in a broad range of internationally recognised companies including: Glanbia, Kepac, Coca Cola, Guinness, Kerry group, APV, MC O’Sullivan, and ALcontrol Laboratories.